Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Prince Albert National Park

At the end of June, my wife and I spent an enjoyable few days in a cabin at Waskesiu, within the confines of Prince Albert National Park.I took the opportunity to do some birding and photography while she braved the cold waters of the lake !The weather for the most part was great, but of course we had to contend with swarms of biting Mosquitoes and Horse Flies.

Here are the highlights ...

At Waskesiu :

Bay-breasted Warbler - 1 singing high up at the Birch Bay camp areaMagnolia Warbler - 1 on the Red Deer TrailCape May Warbler - many along the Waskesiu River and 2 at Birch BayTennessee Warbler - everywhereOrange-crowned Warbler - only one , at the Armstrong Cabins siteBlackburnian Warbler - 1 on the Red Deer Trail, 2 at Hanging Hearts and a few heardConnecticut Warbler - 1 near Beaver Glen Campsite singing in some low shrubs.Mourning Warbler ( heard only )American Redstart - several in various localesOvenbird - a few calling hear and there but no visualsCommon Yellowthroat - 2 at the riverNorthern Waterthrush - 2 near Birch Bay

Boreal Owl - 2 at the Beaver Glen campground, calling for about 20 minutes late in the evening . It was a real nice experience to hear these. I now wish I'd recorded them , but the bugs that night were everywhere ! My wife saw sense and stayed in the car while I tried to get views with my flashlight.

Northern Saw-whet Owl - I returned to Beaver Glen the following morning and heard one bird calling briefly.

Western Wood Pewee - my wife and I hear one give its call while we are atop the lookout at the Spruce River Trail. Lifer !

Black-backed Woodpecker - 1 find one of these disturbing a pair of Three-toed Woodpeckers.

Pileated Woodpecker - 1 at the Red Deer Trail and another near Beaver Glen calling.

Belted Kingfisher - Several were seen .

Bald Eagle - several seen, but mostly juveniles.

Osprey - 1 along the main lake

American Black Bear - 1 adolescent on the narrows trail. This was also a lifer and a real thrill to see one so close.

Woodchuck - another mammal I had never seen before, even though we have been to the park many times . There were 3 of these . 2 along the scenic route , and I found one at the golf course about 6 O' clock one morning.

Awesome, as usual! Your photos inspire me to go out and "shoot" wildlife near our farm. So far only birds but I have been very pleased with some of my shots. Thanks so much for your inspiration and I look forward to more photos.

Wow, Nick! You sure can take a picture! Where do I begin? Prince Albert Park looks like paradise for a photographer. Love the immature Bald Eagles - the bear is a gorgeous shot -- the Redstart singing is so different - the Golden Eye with chics is perfect -- you even make the Barn Swallow look magnificent! I'm glad you got to see a woodchuck - great images, as always!

A fine series of photos my friend.Looks like the warblers proved to be elusive though.I had the same kind of experience at Riding Mountain last year.Just when things started heating up and I was finding some birds it was time to go.:o)

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